The Amalfi Coast
One of the most photographed coastlines in the world. A yacht is the only way to experience it without the queues — Capri before the day-trippers, Positano after dark, Nerano for lunch.
A cruising overview
From the Gulf of Naples to Salerno, the Amalfi coastline compresses several lifetimes of beauty into 40 nautical miles. The islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida sit at the western end; the cliff towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello hang above the eastern coast.
A week aboard typically traces a slow loop between Capri, Nerano, Positano, Amalfi and Ischia, with dinner reservations and tender transfers arranged by the crew. This is a destination where the yacht becomes a private hotel, restaurant access pass and traffic-free transport all at once.
May – October
May, June and September are ideal. August is the most fashionable month but also the most crowded — book six months ahead.
7 days
Minimum: 3 days (long weekend from Naples)
Recommended: 7 days to combine Capri, Amalfi and Ischia
- Marina di Stabia — primary charter base, near Naples airport
- Marina Grande, Capri — iconic but tight — bookings essential
- Porto di Salerno — eastern entry, good for one-way charters
- Marina di Cassano (Sorrento) — boutique base, central Amalfi access
The right yacht for these waters
Sailing Yachts 42–54ft
A relaxed way to discover the coast — Bavaria, Jeanneau, Beneteau bareboat or skippered. From €3,500/week.
Catamarans 42–52ft
Stable for families, with shallow draft for the Capri grottoes — Lagoon 46, Bali 4.6. From €7,000/week.
Motor Yachts 50–90ft
Speed allows Capri for breakfast and Positano by sunset — Princess, Azimut, Sunseeker. From €25,000/week.
Luxury Crewed Yachts 80–180ft
Sanlorenzo, Benetti, Riva — the dominant Amalfi format, with full crew and chef. From €100,000/week.
What you'll remember
Capri's Faraglioni at sunrise
Beat the day-trip flotilla — anchor off the rocks before 09:00.
Lunch at Lo Scoglio, Nerano
The spaghetti alla Nerano — arguably the best pasta dish in Italy.
Positano by tender
Dinner at Chez Black or La Sponda, then a slow tender back to the yacht.
Grotta Azzurra & Grotta Verde
Capri's blue and green grottoes — early morning is best.
Ischia's thermal coves
Sant'Angelo for thermal bathing, Sorgeto for natural hot springs at the waterline.
Amalfi & Ravello ashore
The Duomo of Amalfi, then up to Villa Cimbrone in Ravello.
Good questions, good answers
- Why charter rather than stay in a hotel?
- The Amalfi Coast is famous for traffic and queues. A yacht is the only way to move between Capri, Positano and Amalfi without losing hours each day, and it gives you private access to anchorages and beach clubs.
- Is Capri really worth the hype?
- Yes — but the trick is timing. Arrive at dawn, leave by lunch, and return after 18:00. A yacht makes that rhythm natural.
- Can I extend to Sicily?
- Yes. A one-way charter from Naples to Portorosa (Sicily) typically takes 10–14 days, with the Aeolian Islands en route.
- Where should I fly into?
- Naples Capodichino (NAP) is the closest international airport — 45 minutes to Marina di Stabia. Rome FCO is also feasible.
- Is a sailing yacht suitable here?
- Yes, though most charters favour motor yachts for the short legs and shoreside logistics. A sailing yacht works well if you have 10+ days.
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